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26 April 2026Rated 5 out of 5.
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153-177 Webster Way, Pakenham VIC 3810
Deposits (RAD) $450,000 to $600,000
Daily payments (DAP) $103.93 to $138.58 a day
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The Australian Government’s published results for this home
Updated May 2026
Compared only with the government’s own targets, averages and national figures.
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These are room types, not confirmed vacancies. Ask the home which rooms are free right now.
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If you’re looking for aged care in Pakenham, Shanagolden by VMCH is a popular choice in Cardinia Shire. Newly renovated in late 2024, Shanagolden features 90 beautifully refurbished rooms with modern interiors, plus a brand-new café for residents, families, and friends to enjoy. Co-located with a vibrant retirement village, Shanagolden offers ‘ageing in place,’ so village residents can easily transition to the aged care home as their needs grow. With a Catholic foundation, we warmly welcome everyone. Residents wishing to practice their faith will find supportive services here, and people from all faiths and backgrounds are embraced. Pastoral care is available to all, offering emotional and wellbeing support. Our home is fully accredited by the Aged Care Quality Standards, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
Residents and families
Each year an independent team talks privately with at least 1 in 5 residents of every government-funded aged care home. These are the answers at Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence in the 2025 survey.
AlwaysMost of the timeSome of the timeNeverThe number on the right is how many in every 100 gave a positive answer.
Every home reports its 3 most common kinds of praise and complaints, and its 3 main improvements. July 2024 to June 2025.
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Quality
The Australian Government gives every aged care home a star rating from 1 to 5. More stars means higher quality care.
What residents told an independent survey team about their care.
2025 survey
Based on decisions about the home by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, the regulator.
Rated January 2023
How much care residents get from nurses and care workers, against the home’s targets.
October to December 2025
The regulator checks every home against the Aged Care Quality Standards. Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence met 42 of the 42 requirements at its most recent assessment.
The ratings are the government’s, as published for this home.
Daily life
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked fresh, and all food is made on site. The home spent $14 a resident a day on food; the average for aged care homes was $16. January to March 2026.
In the rooms: Pleasant decor, Built in wardrobe, Ensuite bathroom, Overbed table, Furnished room
The organisation that runs this home reports inclusive activities, inclusive policies and cultural safety in place across its homes (July 2024 to June 2025)
Visit
Address
153-177 Webster Way, Pakenham VIC 3810
Visits are by arrangement with the home. Call Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence to arrange a time.
Costs
Prices as the facility states them. Confirm current prices and fees with the facility.
Paying for a room: each room type states a refundable deposit (RAD) and a daily payment (DAP). My Aged Care explains how they work and what else you may pay. Aged care home fee estimator (opens in a new tab) · Aged care home costs and fees (opens in a new tab)
Health
Every government-funded home reports these to the government every 3 months. For all of them, fewer is better. October to December 2025.
Each result is the share of the home’s residents, compared with the national figure the government publishes.
Staff
Every home has its own targets for how much care each resident gets, on average, every day. Care time includes help with everyday tasks and things like updating care plans. October to December 2025.
That’s 3 hours 38 minutes of care a resident a day, on average.
Homes must have a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Villa Maria Catholic Homes Shanagolden Aged Care Residence reported one on site around the clock in 12 of the 12 months reported, from July 2025 to June 2026. In June 2026 the national average was 23 hours 51 minutes a day.
Next steps
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Free help from the government
Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
Location
153-177 Webster Way, Pakenham VIC 3810.
Next step
Send an enquiry. There’s no fee to enquire, and we’ll let the home know you’ve been in touch.
How often five health problems happen, such as falls and weight loss, compared with other homes.
October to December 2025
Some reviews were originally published on Google.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Rated 3 out of 5.
For the past 14 months I have been a regular visitor to Shanagolden, often several days a week. The home is light, clean and tidy and the rooms are well cared for. The best feature of the Home is the staff. They are a friendly, smiling and attentive group of people from the meals, the laundry, the cleaning , the carers, the nurses and the people who make the decisions at the top, no one is too busy to listen and to show empathy and care. They are all busy all day attending to residents multiple needs, but never with impatience or a lack of warmth. I salute them all!! The care my friend receives is wonderful and he feels safe in this difficult stage of his life. I am so grateful he is at Shanagolden. Thank you
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Rated 5 out of 5.
My dear mother loved spending her last year's there.
(As a visitor) It's well run, spacious, lovely little carden. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is very clean and there is no 'nursing home smell' that I've experienced at other aged care facilities.
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